Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of this bill, H.R. 1918, the Nicaraguan Investment Conditionality Act, also known as the NICA Act, and I want to thank Chairman Royce and Ranking Member Engel for working with my office to bring this important measure to the floor today. I also want to thank my legislative ``brother,'' ``mi hermano,'' the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Sires), who is the Democratic lead on this legislation, because his leadership on all things related to human rights is admirable, and his steadfast support for the people of Nicaragua has been unwavering. I also want to thank the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Duncan. He has been helping us in leading the effort and bringing attention to the human rights abuses that are sadly occurring in Nicaragua. This legislation before us, Mr. Speaker, is straightforward, and it is simple. There have been a lot of exaggerations about what this bill does and what this bill doesn't do. Our bill is aimed at leveraging America's influence and conditioning our vote at any of the international financial institutions for Nicaragua until the leadership in that country takes significant steps to restore democratic order.…”